"Scrumptious" Spagetti w/Sicilian Pesto

Thick Spaghetti with Sicilian Pesto (Spaghettoni con Pesto alla Siciliana)
Ease of preparation: average

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 12 minutes Servings: 4-6

Ease of preparation: average
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Regions: Sicilia
Wine pairing: Red
Ingredients
1 box Thick Spaghetti

2 cups (1-1/2 ounces) fresh basil leaves

2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes,

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1/4 cup walnuts 1/4 cup pine nuts

1/4 cup ricotta cheese

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound cooked medium shrimp'

1 box BARILLA Thick Spaghetti

2 cups (1-1/2 ounces) fresh basil leaves

2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes,

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1/4 cup walnuts 1/4 cup pine nuts

1/4 cup ricotta cheese

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound cooked medium shrimpPesto

Sauce:

PLACE basil, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, olive oil, Parmigiano cheese, walnuts, pine nuts, ricotta cheese, salt and pepper in blender or food processor; blend until creamy.

COOK Spaghetti according to package directions;

adding cooked shrimp during last one minute of cook time.

Drain and return to pot.

ADD pesto sauce to hot Spaghetti with shrimp; toss.

Transfer to serving platter; sprinkle with remaining cherry tomatoes
Use only one variety of nut, ½ cup.